You post it once, and trades who cover your area can choose to quote — this one among them. We cannot send a job to a single trade.
What we have checked
–Who they say they arenot checked
We have not yet confirmed their identity against photo ID.
–The business existsnot checked
–Public liability insurancenot checked
We do not yet verify insurance. Ask to see the certificate and check the date.
–The quality of their worknever checked
Nobody can check this in advance. Reviews from people who hired them here are the only real guide.
We have not checked the quality of their work, their prices, or whether they turn up when they say they will. That is what the reviews are for, and this business has one review.
How they work
Deposit
They have not told us
Written contract
Not stated
Staged payments
Not stated
A deposit over about a quarter of the job is unusual. Never pay one by bank transfer to a new account without a written contract. What to check before you pay
Priya,
BS3 · 9 days ago · Posted the job here
· Hired them
Gary repainted our hallway and stairwell - walls and all the woodwork - and filled the cracks properly first so nothing is showing through. He turned up when he said he would, worked cleanly, and left everything tidy at the end of each day. Price matched what he quoted on the day, no surprises. Would definitely have him back.
Gary Hobbs Painting & Decorating replied
Thanks so much for this, Priya - really glad the hallway and stairwell came up well and that the cracks are holding. Lovely job to work on, and thank you for having me round.